Day 38

[MrJoshua]

This group is helping me to over come a life of addiction like never before.

I have been in countless rehabs and hospitals in my life. Any time away from drugs and drink simply led me to over eat.

When I say over eat I mean to such a degree that it made me ill. I could eat 2 main meals followed by up to £10 of junk.

I would literally force feed myself when I was no longer needing food.

The think that's helped is dealing with trauma from childhood. The NHS has been incredible in the help I was given.

Also the police who dealt with 4 of the men one of whom was jailed last year for 24 years.

This trauma kept me locked up because I didn't grow emotionally as a child into adult hood.

Abuse in chikdhood stunts growth into adult hood.

I read a book called Adiction, A Human Condition which helped me through the door into finding away forwards.

This group is a wonderful place simply because it's kind and caring unlike some peer to peer group's I tride where 'tough love' was seen as something useful.

I think most of us carry trauma to one degree or another so if this is you do push your doctor into seeking out meaningful help that goes beyond the normal 6 weeks therapy one is offered.

Thanks everyone for what you share in here.

Have a lovely day and keep going as I will also do

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

What a lovely post, Mr J.

I'm delighted that you've found the support that you needed, here and hope that this continues for a long time.

We're always here for you, whenever you need us

[EllaMidlands]

I’m glad you are finding the forum helpful. Good luck on your continued path to being healthier and happier

[Hidden]

So glad you are in a better place MrJoshua and I couldn't agree more about the power of this forum which helps us with so many aspects of our lives. Wishing you continued good health. 😊

[Tiggerr]

Thanks for posting MrJoshua

Like you say, this is a safe place where people can feel relaxed and are allowed to grow. It's been of untold benefit to me and I'm glad you're getting so much out of as well.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

I agree MrJoshua , most of us have some trauma in our lives but it sounds like you have had more than your fair share. It's good that you are now taking steps to bring positive change into your life, and I hope you'll be kind to yourself along the way

[IndigoBlue61]

You are very brave MrJoshua 😊👏👏👏

I am happy and proud that you feel this way about the forum 😊😊😊

[Hidden]

I have childhood trauma too that I treated with drugs, alcohol and food. I have control over all three now and it feels good. Glad you are doing well too.

[Itsbab]

A fabulous post and you so deserve to feel good about yourself😊. Now you are in control of you with others to help support you along the way. Thanks also for all the support you give back there’s always some information on here that will help someone else. I think this forums fantastic too❤️ Good luck in your continued journey and hope you have a fab Christmas.🎄

[Pineapple27]

How lovely that you feel safe enough to share some of what you've been through....

I echo what others have said. We are here for you - always.

[kiwikyd-nz]

You've come a long way Mr Joshua, and your new strength shows. Thank you for sharing with us. I am humbled that you feel trust and friendship in and with us to allow you to share

May your strength continue to grow